Assistant Corporate Secretary

Corteva Agriscience is the world’s only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture. We’re building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what’s right for our customers, our co‑workers, our partners and our planet. Primary Responsibilities Supports overall operations of the Board. Manages all Board and Committee meetings, including acting as a liaison for board logistics and the development of Board and Committee agendas. Supports preparation of minutes for Board and Committee meetings. Facilitates Board communications. Assists with the preparation of governance‑related meeting materials. Prepares corporate documentation including written consents and officer and secretary’s certificates. Provides support and compliance with respect to federal and state securities law matters, including periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission, registration statements and New York Stock Exchange listing rules. Ensures compliance with company by‑laws and charters, Committee charters and governance guidelines. Manages Section 16 compliance and reporting. Provides support with the Annual Shareholder Meeting process. Assists with corporate policies, legal projects, legal research, and other corporate legal matters, as required. Facilitates the orientation of new directors and oversees director education and development. Administers the annual board and committee evaluation process. Administers directors’ compensation and coordinates equity and cash payments to Board members, working closely with Human Resources. Administers electronic board portal for dissemination of Board/Committee meeting materials. Key Competencies Excellent organizational skills and the ability to function in a fast‑paced, highly visible, and changing environment. Excellent people skills, positive attitude and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the Company, including the Board and senior management, and with all types of external contacts. Highly dependable, self‑starting, results‑oriented individual. Exceptional degree of professionalism and ability to be discreet with sensitive and confidential matters. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively on a team and coordinate efforts across functions. Ability to quickly adapt in a fast‑changing environment. Will travel when necessary. Flexibility to work outside the scope of a 40‑hour week ahead of and during Board and Committee meetings. Ability to successfully and efficiently multi‑task many high‑priority assignments. Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree plus at least 5 years of experience in legal/SEC reporting, corporate secretary department of a publicly traded company or equivalent experience as a corporate governance professional or in a corporate department of a large law firm. Working knowledge of SEC, NYSE and Section 16 reporting requirements. Experience with meeting planning. Experience working with C‑suite executives. Experience with handling many high‑priority and very high‑visibility assignments with professionalism and efficiency. Preference for Wilmington, DE‑area office candidates; open to arrangements at other U.S. Corteva locations or remote arrangements for the right candidate. Benefits Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills. Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place. Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment. Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well‑being pay per year, plus paid holidays. Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father. Future planning with a competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program. Learn more about our total rewards package. Corteva Agriscience is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy‑related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr